NFT: New Dishwasher opinion needed

foxman · 11-21-2006, 03:13 PM

This year we are planning on replacing our dishwasher for our Christmas gift to one another. We think we want one that is Stainless on the inside and white on the outside. Since this is a joint gift for each other I am not as restricted budget wise as I would normaly be but lets keep it under a grand for sure. The one I have had my eye on is the Bosch found HERE but I am pretty open minded since I am pretty ignorant to what to look for in a dishwasher. Sears seems to be just one of many places that sells the Bosch and the primary reason for considering Sears is because a business aquaintance of mine is in Sears contract sales and if I can help him by purchasing through him then I will, otherwise I am all ears.

4th and Long · 11-21-2006, 03:15 PM

Whew. When I saw the thread title and it said you needed a new dish washer, I, naturally, assumed you and the wife were getting divorced.

foxman · 11-21-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

Whew. When I saw the thread title and it said you needed a new dish washer, I, naturally, assumed you and the wife were getting divorced.

HAHA

Believe me if me and the wife were on the outs....I'd need a LOT of things before a dishwasher came to my mind since eating out limits the amount of dishes needing cleaning.

11-21-2006, 03:22 PM

Don't skimp. You'll be happy you spent more on a higher end model. They do a better job of cleaning your dishes and they're much quieter. We dropped $1100 on a dishwasher that you can hardly tell it's running and our dishes are spotless.

I don't have any specific advice as to model. Ours is a Kenmore Elite - got it at the Sears Outlet down by the casinos.

Scanfan55 · 11-22-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Don't skimp. You'll be happy you spent more on a higher end model. They do a better job of cleaning your dishes and they're much quieter. We dropped $1100 on a dishwasher that you can hardly tell it's running and our dishes are spotless.

I don't have any specific advice as to model. Ours is a Kenmore Elite - got it at the Sears Outlet down by the casinos.

I totally disagree with Phobia, respectfully of course. I have a friend in the biz and he says that the newer models aren't worth the money. The electronic panels that run them fry very easily. And, they run quieter, but that is because the cleaning mechanism is different than the older models; as a result they don't do a better job. By a cheaper model and turn the hot water on so that the water is hot going into the tub; your dishes will be spotless.

**Rain Man** · 11-22-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Scanfan55

I totally disagree with Phobia, respectfully of course. I have a friend in the biz and he says that the newer models aren't worth the money. The electronic panels that run them fry very easily. And, they run quieter, but that is because the cleaning mechanism is different than the older models; as a result they don't do a better job. By a cheaper model and turn the hot water on so that the water is hot going into the tub; your dishes will be spotless.

Does the hot water thing really work?

We bought a Kenmore, not the cheapest but not the most expensive, and it's really quiet, but I did notice some spots on our glasses last night, which bothered me. We've only used it three or four times, though, so I don't know if that's a problem or just a one-time thing.

**Donger** · 11-22-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Does the hot water thing really work?

We bought a Kenmore, not the cheapest but not the most expensive, and it's really quiet, but I did notice some spots on our glasses last night, which bothered me. We've only used it three or four times, though, so I don't know if that's a problem or just a one-time thing.

Read your owner's manual. Most that I've read strongly recommend that you run the hot water before turning the dishwasher on.

Oh, and fill up the Jet Dry dispenser thing.

StcChief · 11-21-2006, 03:39 PM

Definitely Spring for stainless. Gets 100 degrees hotter inside. Never any issue with spot/stains,

Most are daily programmable to run off peak. Very quiet.

I have a Kitchen Aid.

Oxford · 11-21-2006, 08:11 PM

We have a Fisher/Paykel cooktop and double oven. If their dish drawer dishwasher is anything like their other stuff you need to check it out. Lowes and Home Depot have them

**Bugeater** · 11-21-2006, 08:17 PM

We have a Kitchen Aid that has always worked well for us. As far as Bosch, I had no idea they made appliances, but I know they make great power tools

Simplex3 · 11-21-2006, 08:58 PM

About 6 weeks ago we bought the Bosch that's a step down from the one you linked and have been freaking thrilled to death with it. The finest appliance of any kind I've ever owned.

The best part is that there isn't that reeruned heating coil on the bottom so you can actually put plastic crap on the bottom rack and it won't melt.

Add to that the fact that it uses next to no soap, damn near no water, far less electricity, and it's whisper quiet, for $450 I feel like I stole the thing. The one downside is they don't have a garbage disposal built in, so if you're in the habit of putting whole frozen pizzas in the thing you'll have to clean out the little trap in the bottom. In 6 weeks I haven't found a speck of food in there, though.

KevB · 11-21-2006, 09:14 PM

We bought a similar Bosch at our last house, and it was a prized possession (and yes, I realize that is a sad statement). You couldn't even tell it was running it was so quiet. Definitely spring for the stainless steel inside. When our clothes dryer died on us, we didn't hesitate in purchasing a Bosch. Hell, I find myself looking forward to the day the dishwasher in our current house dies, so I can run out and buy another Bosch.

dtebbe · 11-21-2006, 10:10 PM

I have a Kitchen aid that is stainless inside/out and it is awsome. It's great to have one that you can't hear. The only downside with the Bosch may be parts availability and cost, you may want to check that out before you buy. Most of the Whirlpool variants (ie. maytag, kitchenaid, whirlpool, jenn air) have pretty cheap parts.

DT

Simplex3 · 11-21-2006, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dtebbe

I have a Kitchen aid that is stainless inside/out and it is awsome. It's great to have one that you can't hear. The only downside with the Bosch may be parts availability and cost, you may want to check that out before you buy. Most of the Whirlpool variants (ie. maytag, kitchenaid, whirlpool, jenn air) have pretty cheap parts.

DT

Bingo. They're made from cheap parts.

Fairplay · 11-22-2006, 05:12 AM

Paper cups, paper plates. Plastic knives and spoons.

There i saved you a grand.

11-21-2006, 03:13 PM	Topic Starter
foxman Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oz Casino cash: $10004900	NFT: New Dishwasher opinion needed This year we are planning on replacing our dishwasher for our Christmas gift to one another. We think we want one that is Stainless on the inside and white on the outside. Since this is a joint gift for each other I am not as restricted budget wise as I would normaly be but lets keep it under a grand for sure. The one I have had my eye on is the Bosch found HERE but I am pretty open minded since I am pretty ignorant to what to look for in a dishwasher. Sears seems to be just one of many places that sells the Bosch and the primary reason for considering Sears is because a business aquaintance of mine is in Sears contract sales and if I can help him by purchasing through him then I will, otherwise I am all ears.
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11-21-2006, 03:15 PM	#2
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11-21-2006, 03:22 PM	#4
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Don't skimp. You'll be happy you spent more on a higher end model. They do a better job of cleaning your dishes and they're much quieter. We dropped $1100 on a dishwasher that you can hardly tell it's running and our dishes are spotless. I don't have any specific advice as to model. Ours is a Kenmore Elite - got it at the Sears Outlet down by the casinos.
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11-21-2006, 03:39 PM	#8
StcChief Playing for #1 Draft Pick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Just West of Lambs land Casino cash: $10004900	Definitely Spring for stainless. Gets 100 degrees hotter inside. Never any issue with spot/stains, Most are daily programmable to run off peak. Very quiet. I have a Kitchen Aid. __________________ sig test for this screwy schema
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11-21-2006, 08:11 PM	#9
Oxford Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Springfield,MO Casino cash: $9605535	We have a Fisher/Paykel cooktop and double oven. If their dish drawer dishwasher is anything like their other stuff you need to check it out. Lowes and Home Depot have them __________________ I summon the IRON , Cookin up a whoopin for YOU YOU YOU!
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11-21-2006, 08:17 PM	#10
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $3992680	We have a Kitchen Aid that has always worked well for us. As far as Bosch, I had no idea they made appliances, but I know they make great power tools
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11-21-2006, 08:58 PM	#11
Simplex3 MVP Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $10004900	About 6 weeks ago we bought the Bosch that's a step down from the one you linked and have been freaking thrilled to death with it. The finest appliance of any kind I've ever owned. The best part is that there isn't that reeruned heating coil on the bottom so you can actually put plastic crap on the bottom rack and it won't melt. Add to that the fact that it uses next to no soap, damn near no water, far less electricity, and it's whisper quiet, for $450 I feel like I stole the thing. The one downside is they don't have a garbage disposal built in, so if you're in the habit of putting whole frozen pizzas in the thing you'll have to clean out the little trap in the bottom. In 6 weeks I haven't found a speck of food in there, though.
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11-21-2006, 09:14 PM	#12
KevB Agree to Disagree Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The State of Euphoria Casino cash: $10026612	We bought a similar Bosch at our last house, and it was a prized possession (and yes, I realize that is a sad statement). You couldn't even tell it was running it was so quiet. Definitely spring for the stainless steel inside. When our clothes dryer died on us, we didn't hesitate in purchasing a Bosch. Hell, I find myself looking forward to the day the dishwasher in our current house dies, so I can run out and buy another Bosch.
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11-21-2006, 10:10 PM	#13
dtebbe 3M TA3 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoFlo Casino cash: $9993039	I have a Kitchen aid that is stainless inside/out and it is awsome. It's great to have one that you can't hear. The only downside with the Bosch may be parts availability and cost, you may want to check that out before you buy. Most of the Whirlpool variants (ie. maytag, kitchenaid, whirlpool, jenn air) have pretty cheap parts. DT
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11-22-2006, 05:12 AM	#15
Fairplay A certain set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: texas Casino cash: $10026683 VARSITY	Paper cups, paper plates. Plastic knives and spoons. There i saved you a grand.
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